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House roll call 345 · 29th Congress · Jul 8, 1846

To reconsider the vote by which the house passed a resolution that all members now absent be required to present their excuses to the clerk at the next session

On Jul 8, 1846, the House voted 89–69. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–48, Others 36–21. 48 members voted against their own party.

During the 29th Congress (1845–1846), James K. Polk was president.

Yes
89
No
69
Did not vote
79
Date
Jul 8, 1846

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 48 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Others36 yes · 21 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider the vote by which the house…: House Vote, Jul 8, 1846,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/29-H-345/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-house-passed (accessed 2026-10-17).